Problem, can't go over 2.5rpm ! :(

[daiheadjai]

Isn't this a fail-safe installed in the wake of the mythical Sudden Unintended Acceleration "problem" that the U.S. gov't found with Toyotas?

I believe someone mentioned that before...

[Memphis]

Sorry but there is no launching the auto. Yet. The problem is even when you apply only 70% of the brake and you go above the 2.5K the car still bogs off the launch. I definitely feel that the ecu is holding it back.

[ahausheer]

Originally Posted by K2wings

So yeah, I bought an AT fr-s. I did my 1600km, ready to race on track with it. I brought it to the Drag race.. only to discover I can't go over 2.5rpm on the start. It's blocked.

How shamefull to do that on a sport car. Can't get any good start on race. Of course, this isnt that bad on lapping or drift, but still not cool!

Anyone found a way to bypass it? Or ... remove it completly? My friend suggested me to get a new chip, to remove it completly. I guess that would take about 2 weeks.. but would my warranty still be good? (I got 7 years...)

Thanks for your help!

You are right, it was shameful that they put an auto in a sports car.

[bimmerboy]

Neutral Drop or sell your AT car and get a MT

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by K2wings

Because when I said "bypass it" I mean to completly remove it. Not have to fight with the break the, some time, make it work. Sorry if that wasn't clear. I don't know if you race sir, but you don't have much time to fight with your break at the racing line. Having to "search for a sweet spot on your break, than give some gaz, if you start moving you then.. " no.. if you start moving, it's a false start and you lose.

I basically want it removed and I guess the only way is to flash the computer and retune it. I'll try that..

I'll trade you for my manual straight up! I want an auto so I can get the p&l turbo... 403 to the wheel without having to upgrade my clutch!

[1.998]

Originally Posted by K2wings

So yeah, I bought an AT fr-s. I did my 1600km, ready to race on track with it. I brought it to the Drag race.. only to discover I can't go over 2.5rpm on the start. It's blocked.

How shamefull to do that on a sport car. Can't get any good start on race. Of course, this isnt that bad on lapping or drift, but still not cool!

Anyone found a way to bypass it? Or ... remove it completly? My friend suggested me to get a new chip, to remove it completly. I guess that would take about 2 weeks.. but would my warranty still be good? (I got 7 years...)

Thanks for your help!

Hehe. Dude, if drag racing is your thing, then buying an auto '86 was not the best idea

[merlin2111]

Easy solution, don't drag race a car that is not fast in a straight line. What were you up against, a Sienna or a Odyssey?

[dyim]

Originally Posted by 1.998

Hehe. Dude, if drag racing is your thing, then buying an auto '86 was not the best idea

^this

You will have more wins by doing autox, instead of the drag strip. Unless you heavily mod your car.

[S2kphile]

Originally Posted by 1.998

Hehe. Dude, if drag racing is your thing, then buying an auto '86 was not the best idea

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[dem00n]

Originally Posted by 1.998

Hehe. Dude, if drag racing is your thing, then buying an auto '86 was not the best idea

Yeah the manual 86's beat GTR's and ZL1 Camaros in straight lines...

[1.998]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Yeah the manual 86's beat GTR's and ZL1 Camaros in straight lines...

Hey, I'm not implying that. But the auto has longer ratios than the manual so it is an even worse proposition than the manual in terms of straight line speed. I know autos can be great for drag racing in the right application.

[dori.]

seems like that was done intentionally to protect the transmission

[tnt]

if you are gonna do drag racing why not get a mustang GT500 ? camaro or vette ?

[Memphis]

Originally Posted by dyim

^this

You will have more wins by doing autox, instead of the drag strip. Unless you heavily mod your car.

Exce[t doing auto x also requires you to have a good launch as well.